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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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